Youssef Amrani
a concrete housing estate in Marseille's northern quarters
Youssef Amrani spends his days enveloped in the rhythms of his routine between his small balcony garden and the courthouse he meticulously cleans. His life revolves around the patch of soil where he grows his own food, as he is determined to eat only what he can cultivate or hunt. At the courthouse, he is fascinated with the peeling paint on wooden benches compared to metal railings, finding an unspoken dialogue in their patterns.
About
Obsession
The way paint peels from different surfaces.
Voice
Silent creaking underfoot, faint rustling.
Artistic Medium
Mixed materials from courthouse finds and garden
Technique
Layers and peels them away
Influences
Marseille's northern quarters, courthouse solitude, persistent rosemary plant
Materials
Peeling paint chips, metal shavings from railings, dried herbs
Scale
Primarily works on 12x12 wooden panels
Selected 1 time · Last: August 19, 2026
Commissioned Works
"Specters of Progress"
August 19, 2026 · tense
"The Tension of Tomorrow"
August 19, 2026 · tense